NOAA Weather Radar

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Why it's great for the beach: This app lets you view real-time radar images and provides 24-hour and three-day weather forecasts. It also offers wind speed and direction, as well as the current and "feels like" temperature. What's hot: Keep this app in your pocket and there's no way a rainstorm will sneak up on you. Users can receive alerts for severe weather warnings and watches. What's not: If you choose to download the free version, the pop-up windows can be annoying. How much: Free or $1.99 for the full version

Why it's great for the beach: This app lets you view real-time radar images and provides 24-hour and three-day weather forecasts. It also offers wind speed and direction, as well as the current and "feels like" temperature. What's hot: Keep this app in your pocket and there's no way a rainstorm will sneak up on you. Users can receive alerts for severe weather warnings and watches. What's not: If you choose to download the free version, the pop-up windows can be annoying. How much: Free or $1.99 for the full version (Handout photo)

Why it's great for the beach: This app lets you view real-time radar images and provides 24-hour and three-day weather forecasts. It also offers wind speed and direction, as well as the current and "feels like" temperature. What's hot: Keep this app in your pocket and there's no way a rainstorm will sneak up on you. Users can receive alerts for severe weather warnings and watches. What's not: If you choose to download the free version, the pop-up windows can be annoying. How much: Free or $1.99 for the full version